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Cozy, Pet Friendly Cottage - Old Towne Alexandria!

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Terrace/patio
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Bathroom
Bathroom
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Alexandria, VA
  • Potomac River Waterfront Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • MGM National Harbor Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • George Washington's Mount Vernon
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy, Pet Friendly Cottage - Old Towne Alexandria!

Beautiful spacious 2 BR 2BTH house located on a fully fenced 1/4 Acre Lot just 5 mins south of Old Town Alexandria . Property walkable to old town shops, bars and grocery. Nearby walking trails leading to serene views a family of Eagles, a love for bird watchers. Walking and bike trails that travel from DC/Old town/ south to Mt Vernon and see George Washington's estate and beautiful Potomac river views, all just minutes away.
This excellent, spacious property will sleep 6 comfortably, 8 with a queen air mattress. The property is pet friendly with allowance for up to 2 (110 lbs max each), (any additional would be considered upon request). Located 5 minutes (by car) south of Old Town Alexandria VA, this home provides ample ease of access to all the nation's capital and Northern Virginia has to offer. Just minutes from Mount Vernon, The National Mall, Maryland's National Harbor, Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria, Great Falls National Park, Prince William National Park, etc. There is ample close by to keep everyone entertained.
Alexandria, National Harbor, and DC is the place for Foodies, Historians, Art Lovers, and nature lovers alike!
With all the comforts of Home and the ability to bring your 4-legged family members, this home is all prepped with a built in dog door (large breed - retrievers/labs/shephards) direct to the fully fenced backyard. Grill available for summer cooking.

Property manager

Michaela Cancel

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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9.4 out of 10, (6 reviews)
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Max 110lbs per, Recent photo, current rabies cert
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet times from 10pm to 7am daily. Garbage pickup is Monday mornings
All gas and lights must be shut off at check-out including grill gas with grill cover on. HVAC set to 74 degrees F
Weekly lawn maintenance occurs Thursdays between 8 and 12. Please ensure gate to backyard is not bolted and pets are secured inside.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Alexandria

Belle Haven, a neighbourhood in Alexandria, is home to this holiday home. National Museum of African American History and Culture and Smithsonian Institution are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Union Station Shopping Center and Fashion Center at Pentagon City. Travelling with kids? Don't miss National Air and Space Museum and National Museum of Natural History. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Alexandria, VA

What's nearby

  • Potomac River Waterfront Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Huntley Meadows Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • MGM National Harbor Casino - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • George Washington Masonic National Memorial - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • George Washington's Mount Vernon - 12 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Huntington Ave. Station - 4 min drive
  • Alexandria Station - 11 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chuck E. Cheese's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Uncle C's Chicken & Waffles - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy, Pet Friendly Cottage - Old Towne Alexandria! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy, Pet Friendly Cottage - Old Towne Alexandria!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy, Pet Friendly Cottage - Old Towne Alexandria!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy, Pet Friendly Cottage - Old Towne Alexandria! located?

This family-friendly Alexandria holiday home is located in Belle Haven, within 3 mi (5 km) of Alexandria City Hall, Torpedo Factory Art Center and Potomac River Waterfront Park. George Washington Masonic National Memorial is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

7.4

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit

Such a quiet, lovely neighborhood, convenient to National Harbor, where I attended commencement.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Leigh G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home away from home

This darling home was perfect for our visit and we loved walking the neighborhood with our dog and children.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we needed!

We are new to the area and needed a pet friendly home base while we house hunted - this place was great. We had our dogs and daughter with us and both loved the yard and the deck. The high fence in the yard kept me at ease that my big dogs wouldn’t escape. Great location, great neighborhood, pet friendly (but not dirty!). It was everything we needed for our stay. Honestly would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A home away from home!

My family an I (including our dog) had a wonderful week at this lovely house in a wonderful location. The host provided everything we needed to enjoy our stay, and communicated very well with us from booking to checkout.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Christina R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cute place could be great with much more work

We had a big issue with bugs in the kitchen during our stay and had to leave after a night because it didn’t feel sanitary enough for our young family there.The host I believe has good intentions; a refund seems to be going thru and she was apologetic and had tried to get the property ready for guests. Since it is a vintage house it is probably very hard to seal completely. I hope the hosts can take major steps to de-bug the property and seal it off because it is in a great location and has a lot of potential.It did really hurt our trip to have to leave, I wish it had worked out.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for a nice get away!

We had a lovely stay here. The neighborhood was safe and within walking distance to a shopping center. Easy access to DC where there is alot to do! Our family of 4 were very comfortable. Big backyard, and although we didn’t bring our dog, the home is very pet friendly. We did have an ant issue, which the host immediately took care with a visit from pest control and it subsided almost immediately. We are looking forward to our next stay here and cant wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Laura D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location!

We had a nice time renting Micaela’s home. Thank you for allowing our dog to stay as well, she enjoyed the fenced in backyard. The home was in a really nice, very walkable neighborhood convenient (Dunkin and grocery store right down street) to many landmarks. The master bed was really comfy. The kitchen had everything (coffee maker didn’t work for us but we just hopped down to Dunkin) but home could have used a thorough cleaning (we’re not clean freaks either so we’re not being overly picky). Just being honest.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sara Q.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Needs work

This one of the worst stays I have had in a very long time. Positives. - The neighborhood is wonderful.- The yard if you have a large dog. But there are spots in the fence I felt my small dog might be able to get through.Negative, and if it had been ONE of these things, I would have just ignored it.- The front walkway is just pieces of plywood and a sketch metal ramp.- The house needs a deep cleaning. - The was some questionable drywall patching jobs done around two light switches in one of the bedrooms.- The bed in one of the rooms felt like it was about to collapse with the slightest movement. - A used bar of soap was also left in the shower. No one wants to use that.- The shower curtain rod fell on my moms head the first time she used the shower. - The couch cushion was held up by a peice of foam.- Honestly, none of the furniture was very comfortable.- There were boards under the rug on the deck that felt like they were about to collapse.But the worst thing was my dog got a hold of a mice eliminator pouch that was left under a bed. Thankfully it was not mouse poison but I did have to pay 95 to call animal poison control to see if I needed to take her to the emergency vet. When I contacted the owner, the response was basically I didn't put it there. I don't know many people who travel with that. I left a day early and if I could have gotten my money back I would have left before that.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Expecting more!

We are locals that were having some work done in our house and needed a place to stay for a week. New Alexandria is a quaint neighborhood that is perfectly located near our home and walking distance to restaurants, groceries and shops. What a surprise to find this property in need of a deep cleaning and some TLC. I am sure that at one time this little cottage was a gem but now it is worn and tired and is in need of repairs and attention.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

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